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Comprehensive Reflection in Education during Pandemic

Entering a class in order to learn is a common goal to all students. But then, due
to this pandemic, face to face classes have been prohibited, in order to minimize the risk
of spreading the deadly virus. Hence, online and modular classes came to popularity. For
me, as a student, what I’ve observed to modular classes are as follow:
A) Its Advantages are:
 There is an increase in flexibility. You can study whenever you want to, how you
want to, where you want to. This does not mean that the workload is less for a
student studying online, only that they have more flexibility in when, how and
where they study.
 A major chunk of students who actually opt for distance education are those
who don't want to give up their jobs but want a higher education, too. Distance
education comes as a blessing for such students. You can study on the
weekends, when you're back from work or even in the middle of the night. You
get to learn while you earn!
 For any given program, the fee of a distance education degree (online or
otherwise) may be much more affordable than the fee of a regular on-campus
degree. Students who are looking for economically viable options can go for a
distance learning program.
 There's no time wasted in going to and from college, no time wasted waiting for
a bus or train. In modular classes, your classroom is right in your bedroom - the
study material on your desk or the e-material on your computer. Students who
don't have enough time on their hands can turn to distance education as an
option and pursue it from the comfort of their homes.
B) Its Disadvantages are:
 With no faculty around for face-to-face interaction and no classmates who
can help with constant reminders about pending assignments, the chances of
getting distracted and losing track of deadlines are high. You need to keep
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yourself motivated and focused if you want to successfully complete your

distance learning course. Having Modular Class is not a good idea if you tend
to procrastinate and can't stick to deadlines.
  Although the cost of a distance education program is usually cheaper than a
regular program, there can be hidden costs involved. For example, if your
distance learning course is offered online, you might have to incur some
initial expenses like installing a computer and getting a reliable Internet
connection. You may need to buy additional resources such as a printer, a
web camera and so forth. Some expenses might be recurring, like
maintenance and electricity costs.
 Modular classes however requires the use of complex technology, and some
employers perceive it negatively. Any student who wants to register for a
diploma or graduate degree should balance between advantages and
disadvantages in order to decide if it is the right option.
While in online classes, PowerPoint presentations were given in advance for
reviewing. The discussion was fine. It was just then, that we cannot control the
connectivity that we have to the internet. Hence, when poor internet connection strikes,
we don't have any choice than to patiently analyze the choppy audio of discussion we've
been hearing or to go absent when we cannot connect anymore. The mentioned
situations are some of the difficulties I've encountered in my studies during this
pandemic.